Founded in 1972, Lollipop Cooperative Preschool has been serving Walled Lake and the surrounding communities for over 35 years. Although Lollipop is located upon the grounds of St. William Church, we operate independently and are not affiliated with any religion. The preschool programs are planned and led by a very caring and extremely dedicated board-certified teacher and former co-op parent. Our teachers are certified for CPR, First Aid and OSHA annually. The school is licensed by the Michigan Department of Education and is a member of The Greater Detroit Cooperative Nursery Council (www.gdcnc.org).

WHAT IS A CO-OP?
A cooperative preschool creates for parents a place to actively participate in their child's first school experience. Being owned and operated by member parents, it provides benefits to both parent and child alike. Parents work in the classroom alongside the teacher on a rotating basis and voluntarily fill the needs of the school. Lollipop, being a cooperative preschool, offers parents a unique opportunity to become partners with the teacher, other parents and children. Joining a community of parents that places high value on the involvement in the education and development of their children and the observation of your child in the school-social setting are invaluable benefits of a co-op experience.

TIME TO EXPLORE/TIME TO CREATE/TIME TO IMAGINE
Our mission at Lollipop Cooperative is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that enhances the cognitive skills and social, emotional, creative and physical growth of our children. We recognize that young children learn through play. Our daily curriculum balances structured activities with ample opportunity for play based learning. Children come together for circle time, stories and songs at the beginning and end of each class as well as share in snack time together. During free play-based times, children have the choice to take part in any or all of the day's planned activities or to explore, create or imagine with the many tools provided within the school. There are activities for both small and gross motor skills, movement, interactive play, language skills and artistic development. Lollipop fosters a love of learning through discovery in an environment that allows children the opportunity to make choices, encouraging independence and creativity.

THE PROGRAMS WE OFFER
Parent-Tot: Thursday mornings 9:30-11:00
3 Year Olds: Tuesdays & Fridays 9:30-11:30
4 Year Olds: Mondays & Wednesdays 9:15-11:45
4 Year Old-Optional 3rd Day: Thursdays 12:30-2:30